Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 27, 2022

The Urgent Problem of Climate Change. Our planet is changing. . We need to pay attention and change our behavior. Scientists warn that we are rapidly approaching critical tipping points in our climate system, which could result in adverse impacts such as droughts, floods, and extreme weather events. How To Divest.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 1, 2021

Urging clean energy and justice for tribal nations. The shift to cleaner, less expensive renewable energy is rapidly underway, and it’s happening faster than anyone expected. This crisis, however, provides an opportunity to reimagine a new energy economy that provides more benefits to more people. Roger Sorkin. As the U.S.

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DeSmogBlog

JANUARY 30, 2024

Hosted by the Conservation Foundation, a philanthropic organization, this small but vitally important symposium would help to bring a practically unknown area of scientific inquiry to national awareness. “Man is altering the balance of a relatively stable system by his pollution of the atmosphere with smoke, fumes and particles from.

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DeSmogBlog

MAY 9, 2023

While Eni is among the world’s largest oil companies, the company’s role in climate change has so far undergone scant scrutiny. Methane is the clean energy of the future,” ran a 1986 promotion in Eni’s company magazine Ecos. Eni did not respond to a request for comment on its early knowledge of climate change.

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GreenBiz

JULY 6, 2020

How to advance equity in energy solutions in the COVID-19 era. During the day I work in the energy sector supporting government and utilities design programs to perform outreach to and educate low-income and diverse communities. If so, how do you stop and promote equity within your organization? Daphany Rose Sanchez.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 27, 2022

The Urgent Problem of Climate Change. Our planet is changing. . We need to pay attention and change our behavior. Scientists warn that we are rapidly approaching critical tipping points in our climate system, which could result in adverse impacts such as droughts, floods, and extreme weather events. How To Divest.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 12, 2020

Episode 224: Biodiversity, climate tech and voices of clean energy equity. Funding climate tech and entrepreneurs of color should go hand in hand. Voices of the clean energy equity movement (48:25). Energy & Climate. Climate Tech. Sponsored Article. Heather Clancy. Fri, 06/12/2020 - 02:15.

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GreenBiz

JULY 13, 2020

Economic estimates predict that the pandemic will decrease global GDP by 3 percent in 2020, and at our current pace, climate change is estimated to decrease the global GDP by anywhere from 2.5 percent to 7.5 percent by 2050. Operational risk factors. Financial risk factors.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 8, 2020

As of mid-September, the stock market had welcomed at least 82 initial public offerings this year by special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) — organizations that collectively raised more than $31 billion. Last week, former NRG Energy CEO David Crane joined the frenzy. . Climate Change. Climate Tech.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 2, 2021

In the face of these threats, it is clear that greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation is necessary (to minimize future climate changes), but not sufficient. Indeed, this fact has been acknowledged in the 2016 Paris climate agreement.). Equally important though, is how well we will adapt to the inevitable changes.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 6, 2020

According to our latest polling of Americans in May, 43 percent of us are more concerned about climate change, 41 percent of us are more concerned about plastics in the ocean and 39 percent of us are more concerned about deforestation and environmental destruction than we were a year ago. Sponsored Article. Market Intelligence.

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The Environmental Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Green energy is a large part of the environmental movement, and many people unknowingly contribute to it in their everyday life. For example, buying local food at farmer’s markets or grocery stores for less waste packaging or installing solar panels on your roof are ways you can contribute to green energy.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Companies often struggle with building community trust as they navigate between profit-making and authentically engaging on climate change and environmental justice matters. PUSH Buffalo is a nonprofit grassroots community organization working to build and execute a comprehensive revitalization plan for West Buffalo’s West Side.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 30, 2021

Foundations , celebrity philanthropists and tech giants alike have announced plans this year, with grand sums of money attached, to combat climate change. In the past, the strategy was around minimizing pollution through reducing the demand for miles, energy and engine efficiency, and mobility pricing. Liz Morrison.

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Energy Innovation

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Energy Innovation partners with the independent nonprofit Aspen Global Change Institute (AGCI) to provide climate and energy research updates. Among the projections: climate impacts worsen nearly 60 percent of infectious diseases. Source: Mora et al. Extreme events cause immediate devastation and disease.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The initiative is the product of a nine-organization collaboration that has the backing of climate campaigner and former U.S. Each partner brings a relevant monitoring technology to the table and expertise or a track record working in a key industry such as transport, agriculture or the energy sector. Sponsored Article.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Amazon, Google, Microsoft and the climate cloud. Despite all they're doing to address climate change with both emissions reduction plans, circular economy innovation and consumer awareness, Amazon, Google and Microsoft have been criticized — rightly so, in my mind — for their close ties to the oil and gas sector.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 8, 2021

ESG issues continue to gain prominence, with climate change getting the most attention today. This has led to a strong focus on two main sectors: energy and transportation. Of course, moving to renewable energy wherever possible and reducing emissions across cars, shipping and aerospace are important initiatives.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Organizations such as rePurpose and The Plastic Bank, as well as third-party organizations such as Verra’s 3RI Initiative, are selling claims to plastics credits in exchange for a financial investment in initiatives to collect plastic from the environment or establish infrastructure to prevent further plastic leakage into waterways and oceans.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

In the wake of increasing environmental concerns and the urgent need for climate action, carbon offsetting has emerged as a crucial strategy for businesses to mitigate their carbon footprint. These projects can include renewable energy initiatives, reforestation efforts, methane capture, and more.

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R-Squared Energy

DECEMBER 22, 2019

I explained that the things I have seen as an insider frame my opinion of the climate change investigations involving ExxonMobil. As I explained in the previous article, ExxonMobil has funded anti-climate change organizations.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

That pain point was the inspiration for a new climate data project launched this week that will be spearheaded by the Linux Foundation, the nonprofit host organization for thousands of the most influential open source software and data initiatives in the world such as GitHub. Sponsored Article. Pull Quote. Technology.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 13, 2020

We’ve spent decades promoting clean energy technologies. The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis reported that "the world’s largest publicly traded oil and gas companies shelled out a total of $71.2 Centralized energy distribution from fossil fuels via the grid is not reliable (or cheaper). Hunter Lovins.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Are lawyers and accountants doing enough on climate change? chats about why his organization became a mentor. Keryn James, ERM's group chief executive, and Mark Lee, head of the new organization, drop by to chat about the mission. . Featured in featured block (1 article with image touted on the front page or elsewhere).

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The Environmental Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As the world struggles to combat climate change, the need for a sustainable economy is more urgent than ever. In this article, we’ll explore the steps leading powers can take to pave the way for an economy that works towards a greener future for all. There’s a resistance to change from vested interests and powerful industries.

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Grist

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Rich countries are failing on their pledge to provide $100 billion a year to help poor countries cope with the climate crisis, and the way in which climate finance is organized needs urgent reform, the six academics argue in an article in the journal Nature Climate Change.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) says that between 2010 and 2019, lithium-ion battery pack prices fell 87 percent. Increasing concern over the climate crisis is also driving accelerated goals. Climate scientists urge that the planet only has until 2030 to stem the most catastrophic effects of climate change.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

How climate change can be addressed through executive compensation Nidia Martínez Mon, 02/08/2021 – 00:44 Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are increasingly becoming incorporated across all aspects of organizations, including business strategies, operations and product/service offerings. 1 in three years.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 30, 2023

Climate change threatens not only the planet, but the very survival of the human species. In fact, clean energy lags put the world at risk of a six degree celsius global temperature rise. And in this Green Business Bureau article, we demonstrate how. We’ve all heard the scenario over and over again.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 21, 2021

You may be pleasantly surprised to learn that somewhere in the organization people have been working on ESG initiatives and have been waiting for the conversation to reach the board. Featured in featured block (1 article with image touted on the front page or elsewhere). Sponsored Article. Contributors. Leilani Latimer.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Ceres talked with Waxman about Green Century’s focus on deforestation and its growing importance as a driver of climate change. It comes as deforestation — and associated greenhouse gas emissions and climate impacts — are mounting in many regions of the world. What follows is a lightly edited interview.

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 22, 2020

When we talk about climate change on this podcast, and what causes it, we are usually talking about gases that come from vehicles or the electricity sector. And then there’s another category: all the upfront energy that went into making the buildings in the first place. But what about the built environment?

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GreenBiz

MARCH 8, 2021

That's despite this being the second pandemic in 10 years, the fourth respiratory illness in 18 years, and numerous warnings from the World Health Organization, he added at the February virtual event. The question is whether states can regulate and try cases having to do with climate change. "As Sponsored Article.

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R-Squared Energy

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Last week Jeff Bezos, founder, president and CEO of Amazon — and the world’s richest person — announced in an Instagram post that he would commit $10 billion toward fighting climate change. Climate change is the biggest threat to our planet. Today, I’m thrilled to announce I am launching the Bezos Earth Fund.??? ???

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GreenBiz

MAY 22, 2020

Music in this episode by Lee Rosevere and admiralbob77: "Southside" and "Curiosity" (Lee Rosevere); "Two Guitars," "Sax, Guitar and Organ at the Club" and "Confederation Line" (admiralbob77). EDT May 28 about compelling solutions and startups that address the climate crisis — and how big companies can play a role in scaling them.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The social media company's CSO, Ed Palmieri, briefs us on the Climate Science Information Center, a separate, dedicated space on Facebook that connects its community with factual resources from the world's leading climate organizations and actionable steps people can take in their everyday lives to combat climate change.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 7, 2021

How open data can help countries address climate emergency impacts. This article originally was published on World Resources Institute. Here are four of the many benefits countries can expect from implementing open data policies for addressing the climate emergency: 1. Sponsored Article. Delfina Grinspan. Contributors.

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